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Episodes
Tackling the misconceptions and stereotypes of sex workers through film 05.09.2025 10:15
Andrea Werhun's memoir largely inspired the Oscar-winning film "Anora". Now one year later, she'll get a starring role on the big screen herself -- in a documentary based on her memoir "Modern Whore."
David's Pick: Is this the right time to buy your first home? 03.09.2025 7:08
Housing prices are falling in major cities across the country. The CBC's Ashley Fraser looks into if now is this the right time for first-time buyers to jump into the market.
What determines genocide? 03.09.2025 18:55
The world's leading genocide scholars' association is calling Israel's action in Gaza a genocide. We'll unpack what that means with Omer Bartov an expert on the subject, who is also a former IDF soldier.
The surprising benefits of the office suck-up 29.08.2025 11:02
Metro Morning's career coach Emily Durham explains how managing up can actually benefit your whole team. Plus, the adults who are gearing up for summer camp in the GTA.
David's Pick: The 'God Father of A.I.' says the technology needs to be built with maternal instinct 22.08.2025 9:32
If you think about artificial intelligence and worry about a world where machines wipe out humans, Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton shares those concerns. But now he says there is one way to protect ourselves: We need to build A.I. to be like a mother.
The tragic death of 8-year-old Javhai Roy 20.08.2025 10:06
Marcell Wilson is an anti-gun violence advocate and a family spokesperson for Javhai Roy's family. David speaks with him about what Javhai Roy's loss has meant for the people who knew him and what it says about gun violence in the GTA.
Businesses in Little Jamaica fear they won't survive the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT 14.08.2025 18:14
As the Eglinton Crosstown opening continues to be delayed, located in thick of construction is the neighbourhood of Little Jamaica. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis speaks to Diana Lalor with the Little Jamaica BIA. Plus, the Toronto artist highlighting the beauty of pigeons.
Can HRifying your relationships really keep them running? 06.08.2025 13:33
The demands of modern life can be demanding. Kim De Laat is an assistant professor of organization and human behaviour at the University of Waterloo. She explains why people are turning to workplace apps and practices to manage their personal lives. Plus, Haydn Watters hangs out with the Boys and Girls Club West Scarborough to hear about their visit with mega superstar The Weeknd.
The future of Old City Hall and the surprising economy of worms 06.08.2025 19:20
Take a step through history at Old City Hall. While the City considers what to do with one of Toronto's architectural jewels, they've reopened it for public visits and weddings. Our reporter Haydn Watters takes a tour and we hear from the first couple to be married there in about 35 years. Plus, worms! Southern Ontario is the worm capital of North America. We dig into this underground economy with...
Fascist Fight Clubs in Hamilton and Niagara 17.07.2025 7:51
The CBC's Eric Szeto speaks to David about his investigation into fascist fight clubs operating in Hamilton and Niagara region.
How A.I. is making waves in the music industry in the GTA and beyond 10.07.2025 12:06
They're a trending. They've got millions of streams. And they don't actually exist. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis explores the A.I. generated music group Velvet Sundown is changing the music industry. She speaks with U of T's Ely Lyonbloom and Toronto musician Skye Wallace about it.
It's all a bunch of sludge: The tactic used by big companies to keep you from cancelling subscriptions 03.07.2025 14:16
Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks with Managing Director of the Canadian SHIELD Institute Vass Bednar about the growing problem of sludge. Plus, producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear sludge stories from Torontonians.
David's Pick: The Grade 5 class behind Niagara Fall's first-ever inclusive car show 27.06.2025 7:23
Cameron Collins is 12-years-old and loves cars. David spoke to him about how his love of cars inspired his classmates to put on an inclusive car show to raise awareness around autism.
The Zamboni-like robot roaming Ontario's shores this summer 25.06.2025 13:43
It's name is BeBot and it's cleaning up Ontario's beaches this summer. David speaks with Melissa Young, CEO of Pollution Probe about it. Plus, Environmental Defence's Karen Wirsig speaks to David about the province's proposal to pull back on some of its recycling program.
David's Pick: Puking, squawking and pooping all over the place. Why the Cormorant is Toronto's most divisive bird 19.06.2025 8:43
Depending who you ask, they are either ruining the ecosystem or restoring it. David speaks to Ontario Nature's Andres Jimenez Monge about Cormorants.
How a new wellness centre at St. Mike's Hospital hopes to build trust with Toronto's Indigenous people 18.06.2025 14:55
Roberta Pike is the director of Indigenous Wellness at Unity Health Toronto. She tells David about a new wellness centre at St. Mike's that is hoping to help mend the relationship between the healthcare system and Indigenous people in Toronto. Plus, why Marsha Shandur is encouraging people in the city to tap into the childhood joy of parachutes.
David's Pick: What a Toronto man learned after hitting a pedestrian with his car 12.06.2025 8:05
It was a normal coffee run -- until Michael Taylor heard the crunch. He reflects with David on the moment he hit a priest with his car and how it changed how he drives.
The landlord offering private healthcare as a perk to its tenants 11.06.2025 15:12
Colleen Krempulec is a managing partner with Hazelview Properties. She tells David why the company is offering private health care as an incentive to its tenants. Plus, David speaks to Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate, about a bill recently introduced by the province that would remove inspection reports from the public record after three years.
David's Pick: On tyranny, freedom and empathy with renowned U of T scholar Timothy Snyder 06.06.2025 23:05
Renowned scholar Timothy Snyder talks to David about the impact of Donald Trump's populism and what is needed to forge a future beyond the removal of oppression.
Royson James receives the Order of Ontario for his work at the Toronto Star 05.06.2025 17:49
Royson James covered the city for 35 years as a journalist with the Toronto Star. Now, he's been honoured with the Order of Ontario for his work. He talks to David about how the industry has changed.
David's Pick: What Stephen Toope thinks about the brain drain, academic freedom and Donald Trump's fight with Harvard 30.05.2025 11:34
Stephen Toope is the former vice-chancellor of Cambridge University and current CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He speaks to David about Donald Trump's feud with America's oldest and wealthiest school: Harvard University.
The American fugitive living as a self-styled psychic and trivia host in Toronto 28.05.2025 15:29
CBC Senior Reporter Thomas Daigle tells us about the fascinating story of a Florida fugitive who was found living in Toronto -- after decades spent on the run from manslaughter charges. Plus, the touchless high tech farm in King City that may have a solution for our reliance on foreign food produce like lettuce.
David's Pick: Does the GTA need to rethink how condo projects get financed? This developer thinks so. 15.05.2025 9:12
Pouyan Safapour is president of Devron Developments. He speaks to David about what he thinks Canada is getting wrong about condos and why we should be ditching the pre-sale model.
'Recession indicators' are everywhere on social media. But do they accurately reflect our economic situation? 14.05.2025 11:08
Moshe Lander is a professor of economics at Concordia University. He unpacks the online anxiety around 'recession indicators.' Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko took to the streets to hear what Torontonians had to say about it.
David's Pick: The Markham pharmacist behind one of the world's most notorious deepfake porn sites 08.05.2025 8:03
Senior Reporter Eric Szeto spoke to David about the CBC's exclusive investigation into one of the figures behind Mr. Deepfake -- one of the most visited porn sites on the internet.
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